Alexandre Tansman counted famous figures like Charlie Chaplin, Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, George Gershwin, and Igor Stravinsky among his personal friends.
Historical Context
During World War II, Alexandre Tansman and his family escaped occupied France to Nice, continuing to compose despite privations, including his Six Caprices for piano.
Performer Biography
Giorgio Koukl, the pianist on this recording, is considered one of the world's leading interpreters of Bohuslav Martinů's piano music, having recorded his complete solo piano works.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording of Alexandre Tansman's piano music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alexandre Tansman warned against modern music that is too aggressive or avant-garde, cautioning against mistaking anarchy for freedom and using non-musical elements as an end in themselves.
Composer Biography
Alexandre Tansman, a Polish composer, was considered one of the leading composers of his time, with his works frequently performed in concerts and featured in Hollywood films.
Composer Biography
Alexandre Tansman emigrated to France from Poland after World War I, drawn by French culture and a Francophile family background, choosing Paris over Germany for his career.
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